Albert Jennings Memorial Fund
Albert Jennings
Albert Jennings was born in Port Campbell and moved to Geelong as a young man, where he married, raised three daughters and lived until his death. After working in a variety of roles, he established A&MJ Jennings Wrought Iron in 1977. Some of the projects most identifiable in Geelong are the decorative gates at the Geelong Botanical Gardens and the Cunningham Pier upgrade. His wrought iron gates, fences and balustrades also feature on many private homes, both historical and recent, around Geelong.
Outside work he contributed by volunteering at his local church and TADVIC where he assisted with designing, making and modifying equipment for people with a disability.
This Fund will continue Albert’s legacy and contribute to areas that interested him.
![Last week our Program & Impact Manager Charlotte Walker visited our grant partner, the Geelong Arts Centre, who delivers ‘Time to Thrive’.
Time to Thrive provides movement and dance for mature aged movers aged 60+ and this new initiative was developed in response to the limited opportunities for older adults to participate in dance and movement in our community. There has been significant demand for the pilot 6-week program, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from current participants.
Upon arrival, the ‘Dancing for Dementia and Parkinsons’ group was in action and the group participants were so joyous, with endless smiles and active participation in the dance steps and exercises. The classes have fostered physical and mental health benefits alongside genuine connection and belonging for group members.
Pictured is the Active and Agile over 60’s class on Monday 2 December, 2024.
[Image credit: Peter Foster.]
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